STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Physicist Awarded NSF Research Grant to Increase Our Understanding of Gravitational Waves

The Department of Physics at Syracuse University has long partnered with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental
Kerrie Marshall May 14, 2024
Physicist Awarded NSF Research Grant to Increase Our Understanding of Gravitational Waves

Breaking Into Male-Dominated Fields: How 3 Talented Students Are Blazing a Trail

Women have traditionally found themselves outnumbered by their male counterparts when it comes to jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, as only
John Boccacino May 3, 2024
Breaking Into Male-Dominated Fields: How 3 Talented Students Are Blazing a Trail

Three Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Three Syracuse University students have been awarded prestigious graduate research fellowships through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), and two students
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 29, 2024
Three Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Professor Qinru Qiu Named Distinguished Professor

Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Qinru Qiu has been named a distinguished professor by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Qiu
Kwami Maranga April 22, 2024
Professor Qinru Qiu Named Distinguished Professor

Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort

Erin McCarthy ’23, physics summa cum laude, is a rarity among young scientists. As an undergraduate researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department
News Staff April 21, 2024
Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort

Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Research Context Sensitive Fuzzing for Networked Systems

Despite advances in cybersecurity, even the most protected networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to software bugs or security flaws. Though vulnerability detection methods such
Kwami Maranga April 18, 2024
Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Research Context Sensitive Fuzzing for Networked Systems

National Science Foundation Funds Physics Internship Program for Syracuse High School Students

A University initiative that aims to provide Syracuse-area high school students with experience in emerging technologies has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National
Wendy S. Loughlin April 15, 2024
National Science Foundation Funds Physics Internship Program for Syracuse High School Students

$2.15M Forever Orange Campaign Gift Will Establish New Student Center for the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Since childhood, Marco Campos has carved his own path, one that took him from poverty to great success. Today, Campos, together with his sister, Deanna
Eileen Korey April 12, 2024
$2.15M Forever Orange Campaign Gift Will Establish New Student Center for the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Aerodynamics of Avian Flight: ECS Professor Studying Impact of Strong Wind Gusts

Boasting an impressive wingspan of over seven feet, the golden eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in North America. In addition to
Kwami Maranga April 9, 2024
Aerodynamics of Avian Flight: ECS Professor Studying Impact of Strong Wind Gusts

Virtual Reality Pioneer Mary Spio ’98 Helping to Revolutionize the Industry

None of it made sense. Whenever Mary Spio ’98 wore a virtual reality (VR) headset, she would feel nauseous and get sick. She wasn’t alone.
John Boccacino April 5, 2024
Virtual Reality Pioneer Mary Spio ’98 Helping to Revolutionize the Industry

Physics Lab Manager Talks All Things Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, Syracuse will witness a rare and splendid event as a total solar eclipse will cast the city into a brief period
Dan Bernardi April 4, 2024
Physics Lab Manager Talks All Things Eclipse

How the Eclipse May Change What You See and Sense

When the moon completely blocks the sun on April 8, you’ll notice more than the darkness. Here are some things you may pick up on.
Diana Napolitano April 4, 2024
How the Eclipse May Change What You See and Sense

South Side Innovation Center to Receive $1M to Upgrade Facilities, Enhance Support of Regional Workforce and Economic Development

Building on its longtime success of supporting entrepreneurs, Syracuse University’s South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will receive $1 million in federal funding to upgrade its
John Boccacino April 4, 2024
South Side Innovation Center to Receive $1M to Upgrade Facilities, Enhance Support of Regional Workforce and Economic Development

Record Five Syracuse University Students Selected for Prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

Five Syracuse University students have been selected for the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate scholarship awarded in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 3, 2024
Record Five Syracuse University Students Selected for Prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

Experiencing the Solar Eclipse From an Animal’s Perspective

Awe, amazement and wonder are a few of the reactions humans have to a solar eclipse. The extremely rare occasion of being in the path
Dan Bernardi April 2, 2024
Experiencing the Solar Eclipse From an Animal’s Perspective

Spring 2024 Engineering and Computer Science Research Day Winners Announced

Master’s and doctoral students from across the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) presented their research during the 2024 ECS Research Day, held at
Alex Dunbar April 1, 2024
Spring 2024 Engineering and Computer Science Research Day Winners Announced

Caller ID of the Sea: Biologists Discover Link Between Whale Communication and Behavior

For researchers studying the acoustic behavior of whales, distinguishing which animal is vocalizing is like a teacher trying to figure out which student responded first
Dan Bernardi April 1, 2024
Caller ID of the Sea: Biologists Discover Link Between Whale Communication and Behavior

‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8

Walter Freeman’s “Introduction to Astronomy” classes always end the same way they began, with Freeman advising his students that, ultimately, “we look at the stars
John Boccacino March 29, 2024
‘A Beautiful, Once-In-a-Lifetime Event’: The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8